News Porto.

On 14 February, you pay no entry at all to visit the Torre dos Clérigos in Porto. In 2017, the monument welcomed 145,718 visitors and marks this visit record number with free entrance to the landmark building.

Porto will play host to the 20th International conference on industrial footwear on 17 and 18 May. Professionals from different countries will gather at the Invicta for the 20th International Technical Footwear Congress, a very much awaited event with a wide range of applicants and dozens of journalists who have expressed their interest in joining this conference.

The Health Research and Innovation Institute (i3S) from the University of Porto will host the first "Gago Conference on European Science Policy". This event is sponsored by the Minister for Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal (MCTES) and will bring together in Porto, on 14 February, European researchers, politicians and entrepreneurs for a wide-ranging debate on Europe's present and future cancer research.

The Rivoli Grand Auditorium features "La Mélancolie des Dragons », by Philippe Quesne, on 16 February, starting at 9.30 pm. The Director, Quesne stages a diptych show, "La Mélancolie des Dragons". In a magical snowy setting the dragons and their dog will find Snow White, and build a minimalist and multifunctional amusement park.

Rivoli screens "Masculin Féminin", by Jean-Luc Godard, and "Blow-Up", by Michelangelo Antonioni, within the "Ver primeiro" [Watch first] cycle at Rivoli, on 13 February.

Camellias are blooming everyone in Porto, making it ready to host the 23rd Camellias Exhibit in Porto, due to take place on 3 and 4 March. This edition will take place at the Mosteiro de São Bento da Vitória and it is jointly organised by Porto City Hall and the Portuguese Association of Camellias.

Porto hosts two concerts of Glenn Miller Orchestra at Casa da Música, starting at 5.30 pm and at 9.30 pm. Ray McVay directs musicians and singers, featuring songs from past times, which include "Moonlight Serenade", "In The Mood", "Tuxedo Junction" or "Chattanooga Choo Choo".

Between Saturday and Tuesday, there is an agenda to celebrating Carnival in Porto. Carnival is a Western Christian and Greek Orthodox festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent.

Musicians Lorde, A$AP Rocky and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will headline the 7th edition of NOS Primavera Sound Festival. The 7th edition of the music festival will take place from 7 to 9 June in the City Park (Parque da Cidade), and artists such as The War on Drugs, Arca, Father John Misty, Mogwai, Jamie XX, Fever Ray, Tyler, The Creator, Vince Staples and Thundercat will be on stage.

Portugal Lovers celebrates its 6th anniversary with two editions of Urban Market, jointly with Hard Club and with the support of Porto city Hall. The market will run from 9 to 11 February and from 23 to 25 February. Entrance is free and the event takes place between 11 am and 7 pm.